1968 Hot Wheels
US - Beatnik Bandit (6217) - [1968-1971]


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Type Click Photo to Enlarge US Beatnik Bandit - Bodies
Items in Red show changes from previous version
Early Run
A
Convex Firewall

Part # 6217 0500
  • Firewall: Convex
  • Front Inner Wheel Wells: lightly beveled
  • Underside: Cowl corners: lightly beveled
  • Underside: Rear roof quarters: not beveled
  • Revision: None
Compare A & B versions
Early Run
B
Convex Firewall

Part # 6217 0500
  • Firewall: Convex
  • Front Inner Wheel Wells: heavily beveled
  • Underside: Engine: Open
  • Underside: Cowl corners: heavily beveled
  • Underside: Rear roof quarters: heavily beveled
  • Revision: None
  Lots of beveling added to areas under the body. While difficult to tell from "A" bodies from the outside, the differences are substantial. Easiest way to tell between the two is through the rear wheel wells.
Compare B & C versions
Middle Run
C
Wide Flat Firewall

Part # 6217 0500 B
  • Firewall: Wide and Flat
  • Front Inner Wheel Wells: heavily beveled
  • Underside: Engine: Filled in
  • Revision: B
Compare C & D versions
Late Run
D XXX Thin Flat Firewall

Part # 6217 0500
  • Firewall: Thin and Flat
  • Front Inner Wheel Wells: heavily beveled
  • Revision: B

Additional Information
  While there are very few "A" bodies, the number of bodies made appear evenly split between the reamining 3 types

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